Tips for the Bride

8 Months Before the Wedding
 Decide on the kind of ceremony , formality, theme and language
 Decide on the date and time of the wedding
 Decide on the venue (church and reception)
 Decide on the color/motif
 Determine the budget and sharing of expense
 Make initial guest list
 Choose the sponsors and members of the entourage (get their full names)
 Book church and know the requirements and restrictions
 Book reception venue (schedule ocular with decorations)
 Choose a priest and check their schedule
 Schedule counseling and seminars
 Canvass for caterers
 Canvass for dressmakers
 Canvass for flowers (for entourage and church)
 Canvass for favors and giveaways
 Canvass for hair and make-up artist
 Canvass for rings
 Canvass for paper for invitation
 Canvass for photographer and videographers
 Make a brief on the video presentation (outline)
 Canvass on performers
 Plan honeymoon
 Canvass for houses/townhouses
 Inquire about housing loan
 Open current account

4 to 7 Months Before the Wedding
 Choose type of music for church and reception (collate titles and CDs)
 Plan church ceremony and reception program
 Book dressmaker (make initial fittings)
 Book florist
 Book hair and make-up artist
 Book caterer and do taste tests
 Order giveaways
 Book mobile, musicians and performers
 Book photographer with contract
 Arrange or book for wedding car
 Order invitations (buying paper and finalize printing)
 Plan and decide where to live

3 Months Before the Wedding
 Arrange canonical interview
 Attend pre-nuptial seminars (marriage, family planning, etc.) and get corresponding certification
 Schedule fittings for yourself and the female entourage
 Collate materials (footages, pictures) for video presentation)
 Finalize honeymoon bookings (flight and hotel reservations plus itinerary)
 Choose gifts for bridal registry (what stores)
 Formally advise principal sponsors and members of entourage of their roles (personally or by phone)
 Order wedding rings (have them engraved)
 Finalize guest list (secure full names and phone numbers)
 Secure Original Birth certificate
 Secure Baptismal certificate (for marriage purposes)
 Secure residence certificate

2 Months Before the Wedding
 Secure marriage license for city hall (valid for 120 days from date of issue). Documents required:
1. original birth and baptismal certificates
2. family planning seminar certificate
3. residence certificate
 Accomplish Church requirements
 Get Permit from bride’s parish (Concepcion)
 List of names and addresses of sponsors
 For guest priests, provide his name, address, order, license number and expiration date, and position
 Schedule and firm up details for wedding rehearsal
 Send out invitations (by mail or personal delivery)
 Set aside time for bridal showers and parties
 Make arrangements for the wardrobe of the groom and the best man
 Make missalette with lay-out in computer

1 Month Before the Wedding
 Complete bridal accessories:
1. shoes
2. jewelry
3. hosiery
4. arrhae
5. veil
6. cord
7. candles
8. matches
9. confetti/bubbles
 Call invited guests for RSVP
 Call venue or caterer and re-confirm head count and menu
 Make a seat plan for the reception
 Send out last-minute invitations
 Print-out missalette and have it photocopied or printed
 Bind missallette with cover
 Finalize plans with photographer and videographer
 Arrange transportation for the entire bridal party, priest, gifts, cakes and UPM Chorale


2 to 3 Weeks Before the Wedding
 Go over personal stuff for last-minute needs
 Schedule final fittings for yourself and entourage
 Finalize guest list, call those who have not responded
 Do the rehearsal dinner meeting (coordination) with key people in the wedding
 Delegate assignments to wedding coordinator, maid-of-honor and other volunteers
 Re-confirm important details with all suppliers
 Buy and have all presents for sponsors and entourage wrapped
 Check on supply of giveaways
 Plan honeymoon wardrobe
 Check on editing of video presentation
 Book a room for wedding night
 Remind groom to get a haircut
 Attend final church interview
 Move things into new home
 List things to pack and bring to hotel for wedding day

4 to 6 DAYS Before the Wedding
 Re-confirm delivery schedules from all suppliers
 Get a good massage and go to a spa
 Do trial make-up
 Attend confession
 Assign people responsible for tasks and things to be brought to ceremony and
reception

1 DAY Before the Wedding Stay happy
 Sleep early
 Get final manicure the day before
 Get a final massage
 Listen to your favorite music

On Your Wedding Day
 Your primary goal today is to get married and have fun.
 Allow at least 2 hours for dressing.
 If professionals are doing your hair and makeup, determine the time they will be needed.
 If photographs are to be taken before the ceremony, allow plenty of time for that.
 Remember to bring the rings and marriage license.
 Just be HAPPY and SMILE!

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Bridal Make up Tips

• Choose the right stylist and make-up artist. Don’t be afraid to tell them
what you want and what you’re comfortable with.

• Go for a test hair and make up before the wedding.

• Use the right type of foundation - crème foundation for dry skin, and cake
foundation for oily skin. Use a lighter shade to cover up laugh lines and
the contours under the eyes.

• Don’t use too much blusher. Cheeks should have a natural, healthy flush.

• Use lipliner and lip shiner to keep lipstick from bleeding outside the
lipline and onto teeth.

• Finally, drink plenty of water and get lots of sleep to keep skin healthy.
On your wedding day, relax and smile.

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Bridal Gowns to Fit Your Figure

Bridal Gowns were designed for different motifs, styles, materials because each styles can help create a look just to suit the shape of your body.

Gowns for short and heavy figure:
Girls who are short and rounded body order should avoid knit fabrics to be able to look taller and slimmer. Princess or A-line style is perfect. Chiffon is the best fabric because it produce a floating effect and camouflages weight.

Gowns for short and thin figure:
Girls who are short and skinny should have a natural waist or shirtwaist style with bouffant skirt, that will make them taller and gives a blended rounded figure. The best fabric choices are chiffon, velvet, lace and schiffli net.

Gowns for tall and heavy figure:
Recommended for girls who are tall and rounded are Princess or A-line style to produce a slimming figure. Satin, Chiffon and lace fabrics are suggested.

Gowns for tall and thin figure:
Girls who are tall and thin should wear Tiers or Flounces to help reduce the impression of height. Natural waist or shirtwaist with full skirt is ideal choices. Recommended fabric best to apply are Satin and lace.

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